The building is located at the corner of Gilmorton Road and Leicester Road and holds Grade II listed status. The complex it is part of was constructed back in 1843 and housed both the magistrates’ court and police station at one time.
Now the JD Wetherspoon chain of pubs, which already has over 900 branches situated throughout Ireland and the UK, is hoping to get permission to have it converted into one of its venues.
According to the planning application that has been submitted to the council, this would lead to the creation of jobs for 15 residents of the town. It could also be beneficial to local businesses, such as printers able to provide customised promotional Drinkware in Lutterworth.
Karen Pritchard, Heritage and Design Consultant, stated in her impact assessment that:
“This is a vacant site within the town centre and conservation area, that has lost its original use. The proposal is to alter the use and to bring all the buildings back into one coherent function for the public to enjoy.”
A final decision about the proposal will be made, at a later date, by the planning committee for Harborough District Council.Get a Free Quote for Drinkware Get a Free Quote for Plans